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Tom Grech, President and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce talks about economic recovery in Queens and the launch of the Queens Tech Council. The Queens Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and largest business association in Queens, representing more than 1,300 businesses and more than 125,000 Queens-based employees. For more, visit Queenschamber.org

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UNWINDING ANXIETY: New Science Shows How To Break The Cycles of Worry & Fear to Heal Your Mind, by neuroscientist Dr. Judson Brewer, suggests new ways to to cope with stress and find our focus. For more, visit drjud.com.

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As COVID-19 Vaccination is in full force across the US, data has shown that minorities are getting vaccinated at lower rates than their white counterparts. To discuss vaccination disparities, and the significance of diversification in the physician workforce, our guests are Dr. Gary Butts, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the Mount Sinai Health System, and Jo Weiderhorn, President and CEO of Associated Medical Schools of New York.

As families look ahead, choosing schools for the fall, there may be more questions worth asking for parents of special needs children. Julie Mower of the Phoenix Center in Nutley, NJ, explores considerations for parents when choosing the best school for their special needs child. For more, visit ThePhoenixCenterNJ.org

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CPA Ed Slott’s new book is THE NEW RETIREMENT SAVINGS TIME BOMB: How to Take Financial Control, Avoid Unnecessary Taxes and Combat the Latest Threats to Your Retirement Savings. A book showing readers in all stages of retirement planning how to keep more of their money for themselves. For more, visit irahelp.com

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March is National Social Work Month. Kate Mohan, Hospice Social Worker at Calvary Hospital, talks about her role helping people through end of life care, and about the experience of hospice care during COVID-19. For more, visit the National Association of Social Workers at socialworkers.org and to learn more about Calvary Care, visit calvaryhospital.org

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The New York Blood Center has issued an emergency call for donors, as the region’s blood supply is dangerously low. Type O and type B blood are especially needed. Senior Executive Director of Donor Recruitment Andrea Cefarelli explains the donation process and COVID-19 safety measures. The New York Blood Center has 19 donor centers across New York and New Jersey that operate up to 7 days a week, with morning and evening hours. Schedule an appointment at NYBC.org or call 800-933-2566.

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Korean American Story is a NY based group, supporting and promoting storytelling in all forms to build pride and cultural awareness among the community. Board Member and Emmy-winning news anchor and reporter, Vivian Lee, talks about the new feature film produced by Korean American Story, “Happy Cleaners”, and recent anti-Asian bias. For more, visit KoreanAmericanStory.org.

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Easterseals, New Jersey’s Largest Disability Services Non-Profit, has launched a statewide campaign to help knock down the physical and systemic barriers that keep people with disabilities from reaching their goals. Dr. Amanda Stylianou, VP of Mental Health Services for Easterseals New Jersey has details. For more, visit eastersealsnj.org

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During the pandemic, the nonprofit Josephine Herrick Project provided free photography classes to longtime women residents of Queensbridge Houses, in Long Island City. The project and its impact is illustrated in the film, "The Way I See Now," presented by online by Queens Theatre. JHP Executive Director Miriam Leuchter talks about the film’s photographers, expansion of the project, and what makes a good photo. For more, visit jhproject.org and to see the film, visit queentheater.org.

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